In seeking a wedding chaplain for your Special Day, it is always important

to know their ordination and formal certifications and credentials.

A Blessing From Above ministries was founded in 2007. Both I and my husband completed

our education and formal ordination through the Church of Christ in June of 2008. We have congregational membership and active affiliation with a local non-denominational church in Virginia Beach. Both he and I are legally certified to perform and administer all Rites of Marriage throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our ordination credentials

are also valid in the State of North Carolina.

Our goal and purpose is to bring together all couples that truly wish to bond their lives

together in life and spirit, with love and commitment, throughout their life together.

Rev. Patrick Byrd

The Ceremony

Some couples prefer a simple ritual of marriage with a small audience. Other couples look to design their Wedding Day complete with many special touches. We cater to both.

We like to get to know all of our couples face to face and on a first-name basis. It helps us to learn more about them and their desires for their special day. It also allows me to become more of a friend to the couple, and helps make them more comfortable knowing who I am when I arrive on their wedding day.

For those coming in from out of state, I do my absolute best to meet with you whenever you are in the area taking care of arrangements for your wedding. If time is limited and that isn't possible, we can do everything by telephone and email, or even video conference through SKYPE! I can also refer you to other professional, reliable local vendors for your wedding

if you are unfamiliar with the area. Then we would meet at the rehearsal dinner

to make sure everything is as you wish it to be.

Our " Simple" Package is $200.00

This includes a Free Consultation, a one-time meeting, if advance notice time allows. Phone and minimal e-mail consultation afterwards. Using a standard, pre-written script, I arrive at the location of your choice to unite you both in holy matrimony. Following the ceremony,

we present you with a decorative wedding certificate.

Our " Designer " Package is $275.00

This also includes a Free Consultation, your Wedding Rehearsal if needed, and more. Our Designer Package is meant for larger wedding events. I will personally meet at your convenience. We can include personal vows to one another, as well as special Unity Rituals. See below.

Unity Rituals

The Sand Ceremony

Hand Blessing Ceremony

Celtic Hand Fasting

Jumping of the Broom

Love Lock Ceremony

Unity Candle

...and more

I can also refer you to an outside vendor for a unique butterfly release.

This is your wedding ceremony, your way.

Included with the Designer Package is the Rehearsal, where we practice the ceremony.

I arrive on the wedding day, following the ceremony, I present you with a beautiful wedding certificate suitable for framing.

Securing the original Marriage License from your local Virginia courthouse is the

responsibility of the couple. Your Marriage License Paperwork is brought to me by you

prior to the Wedding Ceremony, sometimes even at the rehearsal.

After the Wedding, I file it with the Courthouse personally via Certified Mail.

Typically you can secure a copy from the courthouse within 2 weeks

for name changes where needed.

Service Area

Our general service area is Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia.

We are available for travel throughout The Commonwealth of Virginia and North Carolina.

Any distances beyond 30 minutes of our travel time

from Virginia Beach will incur a Travel Fee.

When available, I partner and work with my husband Patrick Byrd, who has been a local entertainment personality and professional wedding host, who can provide sentimental music and microphone audio for the ceremony. Patrick has had over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry. My DJ work can also extend to the Wedding Reception where

I can really help you and your guests have a great time! Professional & personal.